Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan (금산 천내리 용호석) - Area information - Korea travel information

Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan (금산 천내리 용호석)

Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan (금산 천내리 용호석)

14.6Km    2024-08-21

Cheonnae-ri, Jewon-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

The Dragon Statue and Tiger Statue in Cheonnae-ri, Geumsan are located about 100 meters apart next to a stream. The two stone statues show intricate carvings of a dragon complete with horns and antlers, and a tiger standing up on his hind legs respectively. The statues are believed to have been made during the late Goryeo period.

Domaryeong Pass (도마령)

Domaryeong Pass (도마령)

14.8Km    2024-02-26

Jodong-ri, Yonghwa-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Domaryeong Pass is an 800 m-long pass at the foot of Minjujisan Mountain, connecting the Hwanggang-myeon area of Yeongdong-gun with Muju. The name of the pass, "Doma," refers to how a general with a sword (do) had crossed over the pass on a horse (ma) in the past. This curving road is quite famous as a destination for drives. One can get a bird’s-eye view of the pass and the curving road from the Sangyongjeong Pavilion at the top of the pass.

Deogyusan Leisure Biketel [Korea Quality] / 무주 덕유산 레저바이크텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Deogyusan Leisure Biketel [Korea Quality] / 무주 덕유산 레저바이크텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

14.9Km    2024-04-07

968 , Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-2882, +82-10-6235-8587

Muju Deogyusan Leisure Biketel, in Gucheon-dong, Muju, Jeonbuk-do, has been remodelled by the Muju-gun office to cater for MTB riders and other leisure sports enthusiasts. As well as lodgings, the Biketel offers bike-tourist information,  space for bike-maintenance, and a sales point for local specialties. Regular guest rooms are 10,000 won per person, while larger, shared rooms are available for groups and families.

MUJU Resortel [Korea Quality] / mujuresortel(무주리조텔) [한국관광 품질인증]

MUJU Resortel [Korea Quality] / mujuresortel(무주리조텔) [한국관광 품질인증]

15.4Km    2024-04-07

878 , Gucheondong-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-0770

Muju Resortel nestles among the mountains of Deogusan National Park, where the high altitude sharpens appreciation of the beautiful scenery, the quiet sounds of the valley and the clean freshness of the air. Rooms are modern in style and clean, with high-quality bedding for a comfortable sleep. Walkers and winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy a hearty breakfast here, while a Korean restaurant is available during non-breakfast hours.

Seolguk pension [Korea Quality] / 설국 [한국관광 품질인증]

Seolguk pension [Korea Quality] / 설국 [한국관광 품질인증]

15.4Km    2024-04-07

9-7 , Wonsamgong 2-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-324-2220

Seolguk  is a pension-type resort in Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do. The 3-story is built of wood and looks its best when it fits with nature in the snowy winter. The hotel well located for leisure sports as there is a ski resort 3 minutes away, as well as a nearby walking course with views of Deogyusan mountain. Most of the rooms are double-decker structures.

Gucheondonggyegok Valley (구천동계곡)

Gucheondonggyegok Valley (구천동계곡)

15.7Km    2024-04-07

159, Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3174

Gucheondonggyegok Valley is located within Deogyusan National Park approximately 25 kilometers from Rajetongmun Gate, the entrance of the valley. The valley is famous for its 33 scenic points including Sushimdae Cliff, Gucheonpokpo Falls and Yeonhwapokpo Falls. The valley is popular all year round with cool shade in summer, fall foliage in fall and a snowy landscape in winter.

Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소))

Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소))

15.7Km    2024-04-07

159, Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3174

The area of Deogyusan National Park stretches out from the southern ridges of Sobaeksan Mountain, covering regions within four different counties in Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollabuk-do. The park is nestled in Deogyusan Mountain, Korea's 4th tallest mountain with the summit reaching an elevation of 1,614 meters. The mountain is blessed with a 36-kilometer valley dotted with several scenic points, ponds, and waterfalls.

The mountain contains prestigious cultural heritages, such as Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 146) and the Hanging Painting of Anguksa Temple (Treasure No. 1267) to name a few. It is also home to diverse wildlife animals and plants. The mountain's beauty can be enjoyed all year round, with royal azaleas in spring, a colony of daylilies in summer, colorful autumn foliage in fall, and a white snowy mountain vista in winter.

Dasup pension[Korea Quality] / 다숲펜션[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Dasup pension[Korea Quality] / 다숲펜션[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

15.8Km    2024-06-26

149 , Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-3379, +82-10-3927-7345, +82-10-3925-7346

Dasup Pension is a friendly place to stay among the fresh air and natural scenery of Deogyusan National Park. Both standard and pension-type rooms are offered, and either can be ondol-style or bedroom-style. Pension rooms are cozily finished with wood throughout, and self-catering is possible. Dasup is a popular place for group outings and workshops, as there’s a shared kitchen and outdoor barbecue, a foot volleyball field and a ski shop. Guests can take a shuttle bus to Muju Resort, and the Bandi Land insect theme park and the Meoru Wine Cave are both a 30 minute’s drive away.

Hangukgwan (한국관)

15.9Km    2024-04-07

87, Gucheondong 1-ro, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
063-322-0891

Located in the food street of Gucheondonggyegok Valley, Hangukgwan is a local food restaurant with the signature dish pyogobeoseot gukbap (shiitake mushrooms and rice soup). They serve soups such as tojong nyakchae baeksuk (whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs), beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), and dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken), and meals such as deodeokgui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu), sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), and pyogobeoseot gukbap (shiitake mushrooms and rice soup). The meal is accompanied by nine different side dishes, all of which are based on fresh herbs. 

Muju Gucheong-dong Special Tourist Zone (무주구천동관광특구)

Muju Gucheong-dong Special Tourist Zone (무주구천동관광특구)

15.9Km    2024-04-07

Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-320-2114

At the heart of the Muju Gucheondong Special Tourist Zone is Muju Gucheondong Valley. The outer parts of Deogyusan National Park and the mountain’s natural recreation forest are also part of the special tourist zone.

The 30-kilometer-long Muju Gucheondong Valley is located to the north of Deogyusan National Park. The calm and soothing sound of the water flowing through a lush forest make this a great summer destination. The 33 scenic points of Gucheondong include Eunguam Rock, Haksodae Falls, Waryongdam Pond, Gucheon Waterfall and Yeonhwa Waterfall. In the summer, visitors can see the rare sight of fireflies in their natural habitat. The fall foliage in autumn and the winter snowscape are also quite exquisite.

Within the vicinity of Muju Gucheondong is Muju Resort. The resort complex is made up of a family hotel, resort condominium and various recreational facilities where visitors can enjoy skiing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Visitors can take the gondola from the resort all the way up to Deogyusan Mountain’s Seolcheonbong Peak (1,520 meters). From, there, they can easily reach the summit at Hyangjeokbong Peak (1,614 meters).

Taekwondowon, located near the Muju Gucheondong Special Tourist Zone, offers a hands-on Taekwondo experience program. Those who are interested in learning Taekwondo can take part in a 1-day program which includes a Taekwondo demonstration, a Taekwondo class (basic movements), and board breaking.


[Muju Gucheondong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas Covered: Mupung-myeon (Samgoe-ri) and Seolcheon-myeon (Samgong-ri and Simgok-ri) in Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Area size: 7,610,000 ㎡
Tourist Attractions: Deogyusan National Park, 33 Scenic Views of Muju, Gucheondong Valley, Muju Resort, forest park, Taekwondowon, Muju Hyanggyo (Confucian school), Baengnyeonsa Temple, Jeoksansanseong Fortress, etc.